We are happy to report that state legislators in Richmond have passed HB1903 granting municipalities authorization to lower speed limits in business and residential areas. This allows municipalities to set speed limits as low as 15 mph to make streets safe. Previously local speed limits were set in Richmond. ArlFSS was instrumental in lobbying Richmond to make the change.
“Traffic fatalities increased nationally and in the Washington region last year despite a significant drop in travel because of the coronavirus pandemic.�Excessive speeding was cited as a leading contributor to the carnage.”
We can all recognize a road that feels like it’s meant for fast or slow travel, but what are the actual design elements that create this environment?
What is design speed and how does it affect our streets?
We can all recognize a road that feels like it’s meant for fast or slow travel, but what are the actual design elements that create this environment?
beyondtheautomobile.com
“Modeled on a Cambridge MA ordinance that mandates protected bicycle infrastructure citywide, the District’s approach to taming traffic deaths is being closely watched.”
D.C.’s New Vision Zero Law Could Be a Boon for Bike Lanes
Modeled on a Cambridge ordinance that mandates protected bicycle infrastructure citywide, the District’s approach to taming traffic deaths is being closely watched.
bloomberg.com
“When correctly set and enforced, speed limits improve traffic flow and maximize all public road users’ safety.”
New crash tests show modest speed increases can have deadly consequences
A series of crash tests by IIHS and partners shows that impact speeds of 50 mph or 56 mph are far more likely to lead to injury or death than 40 mph impacts.
Save the date for the Accelerating Active Transportation Change in Northern Virginia, a virtual one day summit. https://transportation.gmu.edu/activetranspchange/
The recent winter weather prevented trail work the last two weeks and put our effort to uncover the trail behind schedule. We need 4 volunteers for the morning next Saturday https://t.co/b66BiI49oT and 8 for the afternoon session https://t.co/2m1PkI8fVW https://t.co/JEgWfZwnQu
Hey, @TakisKarantonis, can we start planning now to implement this in Arlington ASAP? https://t.co/DmMv1DY43z
In Virginia effective January 1st, 2021 it is illegal to hold a phone or other mobile device while driving. Do the right thing. Together we can keep our roads safe. #PhoneDown #HandsFreeVA https://t.co/S3MuvIVwOi
Arlington Families for Safe Streets has an exciting Agenda for tomorrow night. Will you join us? https://t.co/P79n2QRRXB
MADD joins @WRAP_org and others in opposing legislation in Virginia that weakens the impaired driving law. Virginia is one of many states considering legislation to reduce accountability for those who drive impaired. https://t.co/nt60k2WWah
In 2016 @CDCgov issued a report finding: "Compared with 19 other high-income countries, the United States had the most motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 population and per 10,000 registered vehicles"